Dublin combines in itself the past and the present in a very delicate manner. One can see the signs of turbulent political rumblings that have affected the city. The artists, authors have shaped the city’s culture in the 20^th century than any other thing. Tourists get attracted to the city of Dublin because of its multi-faceted character and the different sights it has to offer. Among the many attractions for the tourists in Dublin, the sea tours are the most sought after because the city has to offer many natural beauty spots and if the tourists chooses to explore only the city he or she is bound to miss the natural scenery of the city.

The Sea Tours

There are some advantages and disadvantages in the sea tours in Dublin but the overall experience of the sea tour is worth it. Tourists can get aboard the RIB or the Rigid Inflatable Boat that have a canopy on them. The boats can sit up 12 to 20 passengers and can travel at a great speed where safety precautions are paramount. The sea tour boats have facilities like Depth Sounder, sound system, Flip down DVD Screen, Wrap around Screen, and removable canopy for better view of sites, comfortable seats, and life rafts for 16 persons. The boats cruise speedily into Dublin Bay; the tourists are briefed about precautionary measures while sailing and compulsory lifejackets are provided to them. The sea tours are arranged by taking into consideration the weather, the tides and the preferences of the guests. Custom sea tours are also available in Dublin for the greatest comfort of the visitors.

The locations

The Dublin Sea tour shows the tourists Dublin and Dublin Bay from a very different angle, which might otherwise, would have been hidden from their eyes. The boat ride is fast and is coupled with breaks and the guests can withhold the wildlife of the area. The only disadvantage of taking the Dublin sea tour is that when the weather is bad the boat ride gets tough. The sea tours usually begin from Poolbeg Marina or in Dun Laoghaire Harbour. Tourists get the chance to visit locations like The Liffey Basin, Irelands Eye, Howth Head, The Bailey Lighthouse, Dun Laoghaire, Killiney Bay, Dalkey Bay and the Muglins. There is a nautical story about the Muglins, which is mentioned in the history of Dublin by D.A. Chart, which tells that the pirates were left hanging at this place. The experienced captain of the boat would tell all about this story while on the ride to the location. The tour to the Lambay Island is a fun filled tour; the island is a privately owned island and is rich with the marine life. This island is 10 km from Dublin and visitors can watch seals and seal pups to porporises, puffins’ shags and gannets. Mackerel and Dabs are seen during the summer at the island. Thousands of sea birds take refuge in the crevices of the cliffs at this island.